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08-16-2022, 08:59 PM | #1 |
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I'd like to compile a list of must-visit toy stores and hobby shops that carry or display a good amount of vintage GI Joes. So far I've got two on my list that I hope to visit:
Peddler's Post, Bolivar MO (FB link): got keyed into this place from a FB group. Seeing full shelves stocked with GI Joes both packaged and loose is the stuff of dreams. Toy Traders, Langley BC : seriously the dioramas here are jaw-dropping. Any other favorites? Please post them here (bonus points for pics or videos).
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08-16-2022, 09:16 PM | #2 |
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There's supposed to be one in Longwood, FL that's well known
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08-17-2022, 04:43 AM | #3 |
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I'd like to compile a list of must-visit toy stores and hobby shops that carry or display a good amount of vintage GI Joes. So far I've got two on my list that I hope to visit:
Peddler's Post, Bolivar MO (FB link): got keyed into this place from a FB group. Seeing full shelves stocked with GI Joes both packaged and loose is the stuff of dreams. Toy Traders, Langley BC : seriously the dioramas here are jaw-dropping. Any other favorites? Please post them here (bonus points for pics or videos).
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08-17-2022, 05:19 AM | #4 |
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I have seen that display but never this video. There's Storm Shadow inside his water tower in NY, and never noticed the Action Force and Night Force vehicles before.
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08-17-2022, 07:54 AM | #5 |
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It's a bit overrated now. The gijoe section is pretty sparse and full of mostly common overpriced stuff.
20 years ago when i first started going there it was a superstore. There were aisles of bagged action figures, the gijoe aisle had a bunch of great affordable vintage stuff. |
08-17-2022, 08:29 AM | #6 |
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Retro TV Toys in St. Louis, MO used to have a fair amount of Joe stuff but I haven't been there in awhile.
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08-17-2022, 10:34 AM | #7 |
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The Toy Traders one is impressive. It's not just Joe. They got Star Wars and other stuff. Well worth the trip if ever in the area. I live an hour away and don't make it out as often anymore.
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08-17-2022, 11:10 AM | #8 |
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https://www.facebook.com/gabrielstoys/
Gabriel's Toys in Billings Montana. Last time I was there, a lot of GI Joe and some of everything. edit: it looks like Gabriel's has closed, but their stock has been taken over by a new store, Keep it Alive Antiques and Collectibles. Last edited by hardcorps; 08-17-2022 at 11:19 AM.. |
08-17-2022, 11:51 AM | #9 |
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It's a bit overrated now. The gijoe section is pretty sparse and full of mostly common overpriced stuff.
20 years ago when i first started going there it was a superstore. There were aisles of bagged action figures, the gijoe aisle had a bunch of great affordable vintage stuff. Quote:
https://www.facebook.com/gabrielstoys/
Gabriel's Toys in Billings Montana. Last time I was there, a lot of GI Joe and some of everything. edit: it looks like Gabriel's has closed, but their stock has been taken over by a new store, Keep it Alive Antiques and Collectibles. There are a few cool shops here in Portland but they're small boutiques really.
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08-17-2022, 11:56 AM | #10 |
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Retro TV Toys in St. Louis, MO used to have a fair amount of Joe stuff but I haven't been there in awhile.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/categ...6208171199698/ I feel like MO really punches above its weight in this department. Lot's of professional ebay shops out there (and more than a few tankers as well).
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